Employee Engagement Specialist

Responsive Health Management•Ottawa, ON

7h•CA$0 - CA$76,000

About The Position

Making EVERY Moment Matter™ for those who call our Residence home. At Cardinal Creek Residence, every day is an opportunity to create joy, connection, and purpose for the people who call our Residence home. We’re seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Community Connections Manager who is driven to make meaningful connections and a positive impact. Slated to open late Summer 2026 in beautiful Orléans, Ontario, our brand-new Residence will feature 134 private rooms and 90 shared rooms - each designed for comfort and dignity. Residents will benefit from 24-hour nursing care and personalized support that help them live well, feel valued, and stay connected to what matters most. Wage Rate: The starting annual salary is $76,000. Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy. Position Overview: The Employee Engagement Specialist reports to the Executive Director and, in collaboration with the Director of Care, Department Heads, and the Senior Employee Engagement Specialist, conducts a wide range of support functions to implement health human resources (HHR) strategies and workforce plans. This role considers immediate and long-term staffing requirements and leads initiatives in areas such as: Recruitment & onboarding, with a strong focus on local community outreach and partnerships with schools, colleges, workforce centers, and not-for-profit agencies. Leveraging social media and digital platforms to attract and engage candidates, enhance employer branding, and build talent pipelines. Supporting the immigration process for international hires, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and supporting relocation/onboarding needs. In partnership with the Senior Employee Engagement Specialist, managing government-funded programs (e.g., co-op placements, wage subsidies, training grants) to optimize access to external funding and develop sustainable pipelines. Overseeing talent scorecards and dashboards, providing monthly metrics, analyzing trends, and sharing actionable insights with leadership. The Specialist will be expected to apply a data-driven approach to recruitment, retention, culture, wellness, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–3 years of HR generalist experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Long Term Care and/or healthcare is an asset.
Strong interpersonal and consultative skills, with ability to engage effectively with residents, staff, volunteers, and external providers.
Demonstrated experience with local recruitment outreach, social media sourcing, and employer branding.
Experience managing immigration processes and/or government-funded talent programs considered an asset.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, trend, and analyze workforce data, producing scorecards and actionable insights.
Labour relations experience an asset.
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team.
Strong proficiency with HR platforms, HRIS, and G-Suite/Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

CHRP designation an asset.
French speaking is an asset

Responsibilities

Supports all human resources initiatives at the Home level including but not limited to: recruitment & onboarding, immigration, retention, culture & employee engagement, wellness & absenteeism, performance management, talent development and workforce planning.
Measures and tracks outcomes of all HHR initiatives at the Home level
Supports the HHR Team and other key stakeholders to explore and implement future enhancements to HHR initiatives and programs.
Acts as the Home’s internal expert in HRIS in order to be a resource for the optimum use and benefits of the software system.
Supports and implements recruiting processes, tools, resources and training.
Coordinates recruiting efforts by sourcing candidates using traditional posting sites, educational institutions, co-op, student or subsidized programs, local media, community outreach, and social media campaigns.
Implements and manages immigration-related processes, liaising with candidates and external agencies to ensure compliance and smooth onboarding of internationally trained professionals.
Administers government-funded talent programs (such as PSW funding initiatives, student subsidies, and sector-specific training programs), tracking participation and outcomes.
Develops, maintains, and reports on a Talent Scorecard to measure recruitment effectiveness, turnover, engagement, and other workforce KPIs.
Provides trend analysis and recommendations based on workforce data, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Supports managers in coaching, mentoring and developing employees through the talent development and succession planning processes.
Manages the employee engagement survey process in the Home, assesses trends, gaps and outcomes and partners with operations to create action plan.
Supports operations in the management of the wellness and absenteeism program, addresses concerns with management and employees as necessary and aligns with the collective agreement in the Home.
Co-Chairs the Quality of Life Committee to support engagement and wellness activities in the Home and participate in other Home Committees as it relates to the role
Aligns home priorities with overall organization’s HHR strategy.